Twenty Two

"Bear my child, I'll give you two million. Then, leave." -Cameron Silvestre. Their deal was to bear his child, kapalit ay dalawang milyon at pagkatapos ay magpapakalayo na si Charity at iiwan ang anak kay Cameron Silvestre- The notorious, fucking cold, distant, heartless Mafia Lord. Probably, the most hated, feared man she ever known. But... When Charity saw her child's eyes, after giving birth, nagbago ang lahat. She ran away with her baby, breaking the deal, Hid from Cameron's wrath. But she won't be able to hide from Cameron Silvestre forever. At nang matagpuan sila ng lalaki, doon na nagsimula ang kalbaryo ni Charity sa kamay ng isang walang pusong Mafia Lord.

(SSPG WARNING, Read at your own risk!) What if one day you discovered that your father sold you to a handsome billionaire who doesn't know how to love? That all he needs from you is your body? Piere Monecidad frowned as he stared at the woman, Lumi Torinio, who was sold by her own father to pay off his debts and gambling addiction for twenty million. "Don't lecture me about love, Lumi," Piere said firmly, gazing dispassionately at the innocent face of Lumi. "It's written in the contract that I'm only interested in your body, and that's all you're here for. Don’t you dare cross the line by trying to teach me how to love someone." Piere grasped Lumi's small face, his green eyes uninterestedly staring into her anxious gaze. "Don't try to teach me to love you. Because what you want will never happen, do you understand me?" He tightened his grip on Lumi's jaw before bending down and kissing her lips, leaving Lumi stunned. "Answer me," Piere demanded firmly. "P-Piere—" "Give me the answer I want, Lumi. Stop calling my name," he commanded with authority. "I-I understand, Piere," Lumi answered nervously, causing Piere to smirk and plant light kisses on her lips.

Ikinasal si Cathy Del Mundo kay Phoenix Montgomery—anak ng isang bilyonaryo at may-ari ng pinakamalaking healthcare company sa bansa. Subalit kahit naikasal na silang dalawa, hindi man lang naramdaman ni Cathy ang pagmamahal nito para sa kaniya. Hanggang sa isang desisyon ang nabuo sa utak niya—iyon ay makipag-annul kay Phoenix after being married for two years. Akala niya ay matatahimik na siya ngunit nagkamali siya nang malaman niyang buntis siya pagkatapos na pagkatapos niyang makipag-annul kay Phoenix. Inilihim niya iyon mula rito at nagpakalayo-layo hanggang sa mailuwal na niya ang anak niya. Pero sa mismong araw nang panganganak niya ay ikakasal na pala si Phoenix kay Miriam—ang kaibigan niya na naging mortal niyang kaaway. Dumating si Laura—kapatid ni Miriam at walang awang kinuha kay Cathy ang anak niya. Pero ang hindi nila alam—triplets pala ang nabuo sa sinapupunan ni Cathy. Itinago ni Cathy ang dalawa at nangakong hindi ipapaalam kay Phoenix ang katotohanan. Makalipas ang limang taon, muling magtatagpo ang landas nina Cathy at Phoenix. Dahil nagkaroon ng selective amnesia si Cathy at halos mamatay na siya dahil sa komplikasyon nang manganak siya—saka lamang niya napag-alaman na ang batang tinaggihan niyang gamutin ay anak pala niya. Doon ay nagdesisyon si Cathy na kuhanin sa kaniyang ex-husband ang anak niya habang tinatago pa rin ang katotohanan na may dalawa pa silang anak. At ngayong nalaman na ni Phoenix na buhay pala ang ex-wife niya na inakala nilang patay na, paano niya haharapin ang katotohanan na hindi lang isa, kundi tatlong anak ang iniluwal ni Cathy?

Alexis Jenn Buenavista is a 24 year-old spoiled bratenilla girl from a rich, powerful,and famous family in the country. Partying all nights and drinking with her friends as if there's no tomorrow is her expertise. Working is not in her vocabulary. That's how she is... Until one day, her parents told her to marry the 38-year old, famous billionaire, Zac Rogen Walker. As a spoiled stubborn brat girl, ay lumayas siya sa kanila. But unfortunately, she was caught by Zac's bodyguard. She can't accept an old husband! Zac needs an heir for their company. His parents urged him to marry as he is not getting any younger. He chose Alexis because she is young and active which surely gives him an heir. The two signed a contract that gave Alexis the freedom to do anything she wanted but she cannot have sex with her boyfriend or any other man except with Zac. And their awkward married life has begun... Who will give in first to temptation? Who will give up? And who will fall in love?

“Don't love me. I'm just your husband on paper agreement.” —X Alcantara Cheska Montalban is a college student who is struggling to pay her tuition fees, and her step-mother forced to work for a long hours just to support her family's needs. One night, she crosses paths and having a one-night stand with the ultimate fighting championship—Xavier Alcantara. When Cheska discovers she's sleeping with a billionaire, Xavier Alcantara, eager to secure his secrets to his family. Xavier bring Cheska to luxurious world to ensure a safe and peaceful life. Cheska agreed to marry him, but Xavier wants to keep his marriage  life to his family and friends. And Cheska agreed that she didn't interfere in Xavier's private life, and that's what Cheska wanted too—not to interfere in her private life. However, as the two of them got married, Cheska started to doubt Xavier's identity and found out that the man she married was also an Multi-Talented Engineer and Board of Director of his own company.

She thought arranged marriages are just for Chinese. Pero nagkamali siya nang siya mismo ang ipinagkasundo ng sariling pamilya sa nag-iisang apong lalaki ng kaibigan ng Lolo niya. Ngunit hindi naging madali ang lahat dahil ang lalaking pakakasalan niya ay isang mayabang, arogante at masama ang ugali na walang ibang ginawa kundi inisin siya kapag nagtatagpo ang landas nila at ginagawa nito ang lahat ng paraan para lang mapaatras siya sa kasunduan. Will their hate for each other eventually turn into love or will the hate gets worst that may cause war between the two families?

Karim Walton, CEO of Walton Pharma Group, offered Adira to marry him for two years. She agreed out of love and got pregnant midway through her two-year contract. The night of his birthday, Karim found her sleeping with his stepbrother while Adira caught him naked and having sex with Ryza. It was a mistake that led Karim to strangle her and lose his unborn son. He had just arrived at the hospital when his bodyguard greeted him. " Boss, Maam Adira has left her room. " " Where is she? " " A powerful rich man took her up. " " What? Find her and bring her back! " “ No way, boss; your wife now is more powerful than you. We are powerless to take her back. ” Five years later, a group of luxury cars passed beside him at the airport. He was stunned upon seeing his wife get out of the luxury car. She was escorted by a group of bodyguards while holding a four-year-old boy who resembled him. When the CEO realized his mistake, he seemed to lose his GAME.

At the age of twenty, Kyrous Lorcan is already contented on his life. But everything ruined when he met Scarlet Agape, his girlfriend's younger sister. Because of rage, he hated her and planned ways to punish her. Until one night, he found himself in bed with Scarlet. He was breaking and hurting her, just like what she did to him. He expected her to suffer and beg for him to stop. But, she just smiled and confessed her feelings to him. Indicating that she is desiring his ruthless ways of getting revenge. If Scarlet is wanting Kyrous' ruthlessness, will he still able to hurt her just like how he desired?

Tiningnan ni Isabella ang kapirasong papel na hawak niya. Nanlaki nang mabasa ang nakasulat doon. "Kayo po ang CEO ng kompanyang ito?" hindi makapaniwalang wika ni Isabella. Ngumiti ng malawak si Maximus. "Yes I am. At mayroon akong offer sa iyo na trabaho. Magiging madali lang ito para sa iyo. Isang taon ang kailangan mong guguluhin dito. At ang trabahong ito ay nagkakahalaga ng twenty million pesos." Halos malaglag ang panga ni Isabella sa kanyang narinig. "P-Po? A-Ano po bang k-klaseng trabaho po iyan?" "I need a contract wife, miss. No feelings involved. Just pure business." *** Hindi niya inakalang lolokohin siya ng kanyang asawa. Sobra siyang nasaktan at nadurog ng pino ang kanyang puso. Hindi niya hahayaang maging masaya ang asawa niya pati na ang kabit nito. Kaya naman umisip siya ng paraan upang makapaghiganti. Isang dalaga ang makakatulong sa kanya upang makapaghiganti na hindi niya aakalaing bibihag din sa sugatan niyang puso. At iyon ay walang iba kundi ang kanyang inaanak.

Everything happens for a reason sabi nga nila. Kung nasaksaktan ka, bumitaw ka na. Ang pagsuko ay hindi nagpapakita ng kahinaan, sadyang mga bagay lang na kailangan mo nang bitawan. Magiging okay din ang lahat, kung hindi man ngayon hintay lang sa tamang panahon. Learn to trust no one but yourself .Sometimes good things will fall apart so that better thing can fall together.... At a very young age, Saphirra Audrey Mendez is living her life alone. Two months after her mother died her father followed. She's left with nothing, no family, no relatives. With the desire to reach her dreams she learned how to juggle work and school. At the age of sixteen she managed to work hard to earn money in order for her to survive. She's happy with her island life but thinking of a bigger opportunity she left the place she once considered home. Until she met the handsome, the rich and famous and sought after bachelor of their generation, Vin Derick Valderama. Her quiet world turned upside down. She fell in love and got betrayed by the man who promised him forever. The man who always tell her, she's his soulmate and the man who made her fell for him so hard but in the end broke her heart into bits. He left her in the altar without saying anything but goodbye. With her will and determination to redeem herself she make a stand that she never will allow anyone hurt her again. Will she ever forgive the man who promised her forever? Will she allow herself to be the billionaire's soulmate again?